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creamy pumpkin pasta sauce with spaghetti noodles mixed in in a cast iron skillet and garnished with basil. The skillet is placed on a white and gray quartz countertop
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4.53 from 46 votes

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

This simple and creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is rich and comforting with notes of fall, making it an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin pasta sauce
Servings: 6
Author: Lisa Bass

Ingredients

  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • several grindings of fresh black pepper
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions

  • In a pot, add cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, heavy cream, milk, pumpkin, and spice. Place over medium heat.
  • Heat until all the ingredients have melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Toss with pasta and serve with sausage meatballs.
  • Top with a little more freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

An immersion blender makes this sauce super smooth and creamy. If you don’t have one, you can also use a whisk.
I used homemade pumpkin puree, but you can easily use canned, store-bought pumpkin.
The cinnamon adds such lovely and subtle warm notes to this recipe. You could also add a touch of fresh nutmeg, as it pairs well with creamy sauces and adds another layer of warmth to the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7241IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg